🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: San Antonio, TX
- Route type: Regional Texas + surrounding states
- Freight: Retail, manufacturing, DC-to-DC dry van freight
- Schedule: Planned regional dispatch with rotating 5–7 day cycles
📋 Job Description
- Move 53’ dry van trailers loaded at San Antonio distribution hubs and regional cross-docks along the I-35 freight corridor.
- Operate primarily no-touch freight with a strong mix of drop & hook at Laredo, Austin, and Dallas–Fort Worth terminals.
- Navigate high-volume interstate traffic on I-35 with frequent congestion near San Antonio urban freight zones and border-bound freight lanes.
- Coordinate deliveries into Texas retail DCs where dock delays and appointment windows may impact daily routing.
- Maintain ELD compliance while adjusting to weather delays common in Central Texas storm patterns and Gulf humidity corridors.
- Communicate with dispatch teams managing cross-state freight flow between Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana lanes.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
6–12 months verifiable CDL-A experience required
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Standard DOT physical + occasional freight handling checks
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Freightliner Cascadia (2022–2025 mix) assigned based on fleet rotation and availability.
- Kenworth T680 and Volvo VNL units used across regional dispatch pools with mixed mileage conditions.
- ELD systems include Samsara and legacy Omnitracs units with occasional signal delays in rural West Texas corridors.
🏠 Home Time
- Drivers typically return home every 5–7 days depending on freight flow between Texas distribution hubs.
- Reset periods usually completed at San Antonio terminal or assigned regional drop yard.
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- San Antonio, TX → Laredo, TX (I-35 S) – cross-border retail & intermodal freight staging
- San Antonio, TX → Dallas–Fort Worth, TX (I-35 N) – high-volume retail distribution corridor
- San Antonio, TX → Houston, TX (I-10 E) – Gulf Coast manufacturing and port-connected freight
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this strictly Texas-based driving?
No, drivers also run into Oklahoma and Louisiana depending on freight demand and I-35 flow.
What type of freight will I haul?
Mainly dry van retail and manufacturing freight with no-touch loading at distribution centers.
How often am I home?
Typically every 5–7 days depending on dispatch routing and freight volume.
Are trucks assigned or shared?
Mostly assigned units, but fleet rotation may occur based on maintenance scheduling.
Is the work physically demanding?
Minimal physical labor; most freight is drop & hook with no-touch loading.
What affects my weekly miles?
Traffic on I-35, warehouse delays, and cross-border freight flow near Laredo can impact mileage.
💼 Career Opportunities
This CDL-A Regional Dry Van Driver position in San Antonio, TX sits at the center of one of the most active freight corridors in the United States. Drivers operating here are positioned along the I-35 logistics spine, connecting Laredo’s international trade flow with the massive Dallas–Fort Worth distribution network and extending into Oklahoma and Louisiana regional freight lanes. While this role focuses on consistent regional miles and no-touch freight, long-term career paths may include dedicated account driving, higher-mileage regional expansions, or transition into specialized freight divisions depending on performance and availability. Some drivers later move into trainer roles or shift into terminal-based planning support, but progression is tied to operational demand rather than guaranteed promotion. The freight environment is fast-moving, with variable dispatch patterns influenced by retail cycles, port activity, and seasonal manufacturing surges across Texas.
🔗 CDL-A Regional Dry Van Driver – San Antonio, TX
San Antonio CDL-A regional drivers operate in one of the most strategically important freight zones in Texas, sitting directly on the I-35 corridor that connects Mexico-border logistics in Laredo with major U.S. distribution hubs in Dallas–Fort Worth and Austin. This regional dry van position is built around consistent no-touch freight moving between retail distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and cross-dock facilities that serve the broader South-Central U.S. economy. Drivers benefit from predictable regional cycles of 5–7 days with competitive weekly earnings ranging from $1,250–$1,850 depending on miles and freight flow. The role is heavily influenced by real-world conditions such as I-35 congestion, border freight surges, warehouse appointment delays, and Texas weather variability. This is not a long-haul OTR lifestyle but a structured regional operation designed for steady freight movement within a high-demand logistics corridor.
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